Adoption is the legal process that involves transferring the care of a child from biological parents to adoptive parents. Partners or individuals may choose adoption to raise children for various reasons. Similarly, an adopted person might go through phases when they wonder why their biological parents put them up for adoption. They also might experience confusion regarding the presence or absence of their biological parents in their life.
Available Treatment Options
Therapy for those involved in the adoption process aims to address emotions surrounding the experience. Therapists using therapeutic interventions may include a detailed look at the person’s past and how adoption affected them. Children who have been in the foster care system or were adopted may benefit from Play and Art therapies, which give them a creative outlet to express emotions.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Adoption
You were taught to tear yourself down, aim low, and use all your energy to take care of others while leaving nothing for yourself. Do you know that Spirit has a plan for you that’s bigger than this? No wonder your mind's driving you crazy! Our image-obsessed society is deeply afraid of the wild creative potential of our emotions. The real problem is NOT that you’re weak! It’s that you don’t tru...
Andreea uses CBT to focus on how a person’s thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes affect their feelings and behaviors. Andreea engages client in different types of experiential interventions that enhance the therapeutic process. Certain types of experiential therapy allow for individuals to develop an enhanced sense of self-control, self-esteem, and accomplishment. Andreea believes that experiential...
I'm inspired to guide teens, and parents through the process of exploring what is on their hearts and minds. Through this exploration, I’ve seen teens create and maintain more fulfilling family interactions, healthier relationships with peers, and greater focus towards their goals. I help teens and family members improve self-understanding, self-compassion, effective communication, and connecti...
Tamera Fenton is a licensed professional clinical counselor, national certified counselor and registered play therapist. She received her master's degree in human services and counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She has experience working with clients ages 2 to 75 in private practice, comprehensive care centers and therapeutic foster care. Her treatment specialty areas include attention...
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile to learn about me and my style as a counselor. I am an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) working toward full licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I practice from a person-centered and holistic approach, considering a client's emotional, social, spiritual and physical healt...
I joined Thriveworks with a desire to work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families in an effort to embrace change, process life events, and further personal growth and development. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to learn more fully about one’s self and it is a privilege for me to be able to embark on that journey and help influence an individual’s ability t...
Jeff enjoys working with children, adults, couples and families. He also has a special interest in working with soldiers, military families and veterans. Jeff uses Play Therapy with children ages 3-10 years old. Mr. Klein helps clients set goals that are the most meaningful to them. He helps people overcome blocks to their growth and development, and bring balance and enhanced well being into...
My name is Tina Stewart. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist having received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Simpson University, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at National University. I have been licensed with the State of California since 2015. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and their families. I also have experience working with...
I am a Columbia University trained psychotherapist and have been practicing therapy for the past 16 years. My style of practice is interactive and relational. This means we will work together and build a relationship from which we can work through what you need help with. I tend to be transparent and will share my thoughts with you. This will be an active therapy experience where we will use ou...
I offer psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I also provide therapy for transitional age young adults/college students. My areas of expertise are early childhood, mood and behavior issues, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also have a passion for supporting parents, particularly women experiencing Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders and grief. Please contact m...
I believe that therapy gives us the opportunity to express ourselves to the fullest extent without fear of judgment or retaliation. My background in mental health and social justice grounds my practice in anti-oppressive frameworks. I particularly love working with people living with disability/TBI, medical and complex trauma, neurodiversity, and sexuality and gender identity formation. I am al...
Accepting New Clients. In my work with clients, I seek to form a collaborative relationship that promotes whole-person growth and well-being. I practice an integrative approach to therapy—matching evidence-based treatment to the unique needs and developmental processes of individuals, groups, and families across the lifespan. I have experience working with children, teens, college age, millenni...
I value supporting adolescents and adults struggling with life's challenges: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and much more. We tend to isolate in these difficult moments believing we are alone in our struggles. My goal is to provide a comforting and safe environment to make changes to achieve your goals and create more positive interactions. It is vital to the therapy...
TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE TO ALL VIRGINIA RESIDENTS! Therapy should be like a birdhouse- a safe place in which to seek refuge from the storm of life while you rest your soul, unburden your mind, and rebuild your strength. I strive to provide you with that birdhouse as I help you understand your behavior, organize your mind, let go of unhealthy patterns, develop new skills, and ultimately reveal your...
*Currently not accepting new clients* Authentic, solution-focused, compassionate, “tell it like it is,” clinician with the belief that every person deserves to discover what truly brings meaning and happiness to their life. My practice utilizes a holistic approach to becoming your best self and supports you in living each day with passion and intention. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I...
